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Repairing damaged chair carvings
One of my sons bought a couple of chairs in poor condition that require extensive repair. The chairs don't warrant big money spent on them and I'd like to do some elements ourselves ... as little more than enthusiastic amateurs.
I'm first interested in repairing the carving. One chair has a significant section of the top missing ... the other has some small pieces missing. I am wondering if it's possible to use some sort of 'bog' on the lesser damaged chair to fix that and then take a mould (sp?) from that to fix the more damaged chair. (I imagine the purists are cringing and would joint a carved piece to the chairs?).
If that sounds feasible, what would be the best bog / filler to build up and carve the first chair? And any tips on casting the top section of the other? Any feedback on that or a preferable method of attack would be appreciated.
I'm in Sydney, near Cronulla, if that suggests any supplies/advice that might assist.
Cheers
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